Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that the federal capital will experience cold and cloudy weather on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The upcoming change in conditions comes as a shallow westerly wave approaches the western and upper regions of the country.
According to the PMD’s latest advisory, Islamabad saw cold and dry weather on Wednesday, with similar cold but cloudier conditions expected on Thursday across the city and surrounding areas.
Islamabad Weather Forecast
| Day | Expected Weather |
| Wednesday (Dec 3) | Cold and dry in Islamabad and nearby areas |
| Thursday (Dec 4) | Cloudy and cold across the region |
National Weather Overview
Synoptic Situation
• Continental air continues to dominate most parts of Pakistan.
• A shallow westerly wave is expected to enter western and upper regions by Wednesday evening/night.
Forecast for Wednesday
• Cold and dry weather across most regions.
• Very cold conditions in hilly areas during nighttime.
• Smog likely in plain areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Forecast for Thursday
• Cloudy weather expected in upper Punjab, Kashmir, KP, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Very cold temperatures likely in upper hilly areas during morning and night.
• Other regions to experience cold and dry conditions.
• Smog and light fog patches to persist in plains of Punjab and KP.
Past 24 Hours Weather Summary
Most areas of Pakistan remained cold and dry, while hilly regions recorded very cold temperatures. Smog, along with patches of fog, persisted in parts of Punjab and KP.
Lowest Minimum Temperatures Recorded Today (°C)
| Location | Temperature |
| Kalat | -07 |
| Ziarat | -07 |
| Leh | -07 |
| Skardu | -06 |
| Quetta | -06 |
| Gilgit | -05 |
| Chitral | -04 |
| Gupis | -04 |
| Dir | -04 |
| Kalam | -02 |
| Astore | -02 |
| Malam Jabba | -02 |